Less than 12 months ago, Napoli eliminated Inter Milan in the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia. Now, the Nerazzurri look to return the favor in 2016.
Both clubs enter the calendar year riding momentous form. Napoli sits atop the Serie A table with 44 points. The club is unbeaten in its last five matches, including a 3-0 victory over Verona in the Coppa Italia Round of 16.
Inter Milan haven't fared as well -- winning just one of their last four matches -- but the club does sit third in the table, just four points off Napoli's pace. Milan also defeated Cagliari 3-0 in the Coppa Italia Round of 16.
The two previously met in the league this season, with Napoli securing a 2-1 victory. A free live stream of the rematch can be found here.
Preview
Game Time: 8:45 p.m. CET
Location: Stadio San Paolo
Odds, per Oddschecker: Napoli (7/10) - Draw (31/10) - Inter Milan (19/4)
Weather: Partly Cloudy, High of 55
TV: beIN Sports
What They're Saying
Inter Milan defender Joao Miranda (via Football Italia): "We'll play a great match against a top opponent. At the moment, the Azzurri are on top, but we'll play on the same level. The number one danger is [Gonzalo] Higuain. He's one of the best forwards in the world, but their whole team is strong. We'll have to be alert, but I'm an optimist and I'm sure that we'll have a great game. We want to write a different story to what happened in the league."
Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain (via ESPN FC): "I am working, I have confidence thanks to the coach [Maurizio Sarri], my teammates and the club. Sarri has a lot to do with my form, a lot. I thank him and just want to maintain this form. We have to continue like this, we're in good form and have to make the most of it. Now we have Tuesday and want to keep going."
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